Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • ½ cup red onion, fine dice
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1- [ 14.5 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes *
  • 1 Tablespoon tamari *
  • ½ cup vegetable broth *
  • ½ cup hot pasta water
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
  • ½ to 4 teaspoons red pepper flake (+/-) *
  • 10 to 15 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 12 oz. pasta (of choice) *
  • Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • Red pepper flake
  • Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Instruction

  • Fill a large stock pot full of water. Add some sea salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil then add the pasta. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Note:Pull ½ cup of hot pasta water to use later in the recipe, set aside. Boil the pasta until el dente, drain, rinse with cold water to remove any excess starch, shake well, then transfer the cooked pasta into the sauce in Step 5.
  • Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (starting with a smaller amount of the red pepper flakes) in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
  • In the meantime, in a large ceramic/enamel lined Dutch oven/pot (or similarly large stockpot) add the diced red onion, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes to soften, then add the finely minced garlic and tomato paste and sauté over medium heat for several minutes.
  • Add the petite diced tomatoes, tamari, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, hot pasta water, and baking soda, then increase the heat to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer, add the Spice/Herb ingredients and fresh basil. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.  Taste test the flavors, ramp up any spices if needed to reach the desired flavor.
  • Add in the cooked and cooled pasta, heat the pasta through, then remove from the stove and allow the flavors to marry for a few minutes. Top with Vegan Parmesan Cheese, freshly chopped basil and red pepper flakes.